How to Unlock Your Subconscious Mind Through the Science of Mental Analysis
East Aurora, NY: The Roycrofters, 1921.
First edition, first printing.374 pp. Bound in publisher's half slate blue suede over paper boards stamped in black and morocco spine label stamped in gilt. Near fine with toning, faint soiling to covers, wear to extremities. A bright copy of this scarce work by the motivational speaking power couple. The work explores the scientific principles of examining the subconscious mind, dream analysis, success methods and "mental miracles." The suffragette turned motivational speaker was a pioneer in New Thought texts, laying the foundation for Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie. Affectionately coined "The Wonder Woman", and advertised as the world's best known lecturer, Elsie Lincoln Benedict spoke to over three million people in her lifetime. She was a millionaire by age 30 and drew a larger crowd than sitting President Wilson during the 1920 Human Analysis lecture series in Seattle, a testament to her universal appeal.
Price: $1,500